Dear Editor,             Island Wharf Is a Trust, Not a Parking Lot. This article appeared in the February 5, 2026, edition of The Wanderer. At a recent meeting, the Marion Select Board discussed future regulation of Island Wharf, focusing on parking and use of the green space between the Music Hall and the Maritime Center. […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             Historical Preservation: A Path to Identity, Resilience, and Sustainable Growth in Marion Marion’s historic character is one of its most enduring strengths. The town’s maritime heritage, traditional village center, scenic coastal landscapes, and historic civic buildings create a sense of place that is instantly recognizable and deeply valued by residents. These features […] Read more »

To the Editor;             A Tribute to Titus.             Dave was my friend, tennis partner, dinner partner, town government colleague and attorney for over thirty-five years.             In all that time and in hundreds, maybe thousands, of interactions I never saw Dave be anything but a gentleman and truly nice guy. He never had anything […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             In recent weeks, Minneapolis has been the scene of intense public concern and political conflict following multiple shootings involving federal immigration agents deployed under a large enforcement operation. On January 24, 2026, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement action, an event […] Read more »

To the Editor,             My parents moved away from New England in the mid 70’s and eventually settled in Maryland. They missed all things New England, but my Dad told me with frank honesty that he loved the “County System Approach.” The school system was enormous, but the bureaucracy was more efficient because there was […] Read more »

            Dear Editor,             Over the weekend, I was dog sitting for my daughter who was out of town. So every day I would take the dog for a walk around the village. I noticed that most sidewalks were un walkable because they were not shoveled.             The footprints made in the slushy snow have […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Why The Young People of Our Community Matter             Every spring, on the second Monday in May, Mattapoisett holds its Annual Town Meeting. The Tuesday of the week following the Annual Town meeting is when Mattapoisett holds its municipal elections. Both events quietly shape our Town’s future. Although traditionally these events […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             The recent strikes against Venezuela set a troubling precedent. When powerful nations choose to intervene abroad, whether through military force, covert operations, or economic pressure, they often leave behind fractured societies, weakened institutions, and enduring instability. Those who initiate these actions walk away unscathed, but the resulting destabilization represents a moral debt […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             The Christmas season prompts me to ask this question: “What is the greatest story ever told?” For me, there are several elements worth considering. First, the greatest story should affect the most people; it should be extremely creative, imaginative, comprehensive, inclusive, universal, and engaging; it must have integrity and completeness; and finally, […] Read more »

To The Editor:             When residents install secondary outdoor water meters, they do so with a practical goal: to avoid paying sewer fees on water used for irrigation. After all, that water never enters the sewer system. On the surface, this seems fair. But beneath the surface lies a deeper challenge; our town carries more […] Read more »